Ann Dermatol.
2021 Oct;33(5):456-458. 10.5021/ad.2021.33.5.456.
Eccrine Nevus on the Neck: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 2Department of Dermatology, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2519931
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2021.33.5.456
Abstract
- Eccrine nevus is an extremely rare benign cutaneous hamartoma that usually occurs in childhood and adolescence. It has a wide range of clinical manifestations, and histological findings reveal a proliferation of structurally normal eccrine ducts. Herein, we present a case of eccrine nevus on the neck of an 8-year-old girl. Our literature review reveals that the head and neck region is a rare anatomical location for eccrine nevus as it has a predilection for extremities. Our review also suggests that overlying skin changes are common in eccrine nevus regardless of accompanying localized hyperhidrosis.
